Coalition Coordinator - TEAM Newburgh

The Coalition Coordinator (TEAM Newburgh) will be responsible for the general day-to-day
activities and organization of the coalition. The Coordinator will be responsible for assessment,
capacity building, planning, implementing, and evaluating activities associated with project
priorities. The Coordinator will guide the coalition in developing and implementing strategies that
lead to long-term involvement of community institutions, organizations, and individuals in
preventing underage cannabis use in the City of Newburgh’s economically disadvantaged
neighborhoods. The Coalition Coordinator will also be responsible for ensuring that the necessary
state monthly reporting requirements, including the final report, are completed and submitted in a
timely fashion.

1. Responsible for coordinating all coalition meetings, including full partner meetings, Leadership
Council (coalition governing body) meetings, and, as needed, coalition sub-committee meetings.
Further responsible for creating meeting agenda (with Leadership Council) and meeting minutes (with Coalition Secretary).

2. Responsible for working with the Leadership Council on addressing coalition concerns as they
pertain to this project and maintaining representation of the 12 community sectors to meet the
goals and objectives of this initiative.

3. Act as the communication hub for the coalition and provide information to both the coalition and
the community via email list serves, social media content, which also includes special media
campaigns on Facebook, Instagram, etc.

4. The Coordinator will act as the face of the coalition, representing TEAM Newburgh at national,
state, regional, and local meetings, conferences, and events.

5. Ensure the planning and implementation of all environmental strategies for community-level
change are completed as identified with community partners, stakeholders, and contracted entities.

6. Ensure all activities under the Strategic Prevention Framework (SPF – assessment, capacity,
planning, implementation, and evaluation) are culturally appropriate.

7. Responsible for working with the Leadership Council and the full coalition on the sustainability
of outcomes and initiatives under the Special Populations initiative.

8. Responsible for state monthly reporting and all other requirements as set by NYS OASAS (funder) under the initiative.

9. Assist the Data Coordinator with the completion of the required needs assessment. Assistance
will also be given on data collection and analysis as needed.

10. Attend various prevention training courses such as SPF, prevention ethics, and other pertinent
training as needed by funders/agency.

11. Assist the Education and Outreach Coordinator with school-based prevention programming as
needed.

12. Other duties as requested to fulfill the goals and objectives under the Special Populations
initiative.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are generally 9:00 AM to 5 PM Monday - Friday.
However, due to the nature of the position, night and weekend work will be expected and required.
Schedule flexibility and reliable transportation are required.

The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Constant hand-eye, mind-eye coordination.
• Ability to lift 5-10 pounds.
• Sitting, standing, walking, talking, bending, lifting, and stooping are required.
• Climbing stairs.
• Enter and exit buildings to outdoors on a constant basis to gain entry to other buildings and to

public, during various types of weather.

Qualifications
Education and/or experience required:

Applicant must have:

• An Associate’s Degree in a related field two years of relevant experience with a diverse

population.

• Possession of or ability to quickly gain knowledge of the City of Newburgh.
• Basic knowledge of various social media platforms

Skills, Licenses, and/or competencies required:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills and sound knowledge of substance use is helpful

but not required.